ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emerged as an effective strategic leader in a changing global order, the Financial Times reported.
The British newspaper described him as an expert in multi-aligned foreign policy.
The report said shifting global politics has opened a new but challenging phase for so-called middle powers.
It said navigating this environment has become increasingly complex for such states.
The Financial Times ranked Field Marshal Munir among the most successful multi-aligners among middle powers.
It said he earned distinction for building effective alignment with US President Donald Trump.
The paper described him as a clear example of a successful multi-dimensional strategist for middle powers.
It also called him a strong example of effective middle-power diplomacy.
According to the report, Pakistan’s leadership remained actively engaged at the same time with Washington, Beijing, Riyadh, and Tehran.
It said Field Marshal Munir helped create new diplomatic opportunities for Pakistan amid shifting global politics.
The newspaper said he advanced Pakistan’s diplomacy effectively in a rapidly changing international environment.
It added that timely engagement and a soft diplomatic approach with President Trump proved effective.
The Financial Times said Pakistan’s diplomatic success disappointed India.
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It said India found the middle-power strategy more difficult than expected.
The report added that India failed to align itself with changing global conditions and Trump’s political style.
It said diplomatic setbacks have left India struggling to implement a successful middle-power strategy.
